Vehicle data sticker

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 1.9 P, AutomaticSECTION Vehicle data sticker

Explanation of the PR. numbers (factory codes) on vehicle data sticker 

Various brake systems are installed depending on engine and equipment level. These are identified by the PR. numbers (they are also known as factory codes).

Fig 1: Example Of A Vehicle Data Sticker
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Example of a vehicle data sticker 

In this example the vehicle is equipped with the following brakes:

  • Arrow 1 - Rear brakes - 1KE
  • Arrow 2 - Front brakes - 1ZM

The vehicle data sticker is located as follows:

  • Vehicles up to 03.00: In spare wheel recess
  • Vehicles from 04.00 (Only Jetta vehicles): Next to spare tire wheel well, near left rear wheelhouse
  • In service booklet

The following table explains brake numbers. These are important for the combination of brake calipers/brake discs and brake pads.

Front brakes 

Engine Type  PR.- No.  Front brake 
2.0l - 85/88 kW (Golf, Jetta, Jetta Wagon) 1LR / 1LS / 1ZM / 1ZP / 1ZR FS III (15")
1.9l - 66 kW (TDI)    
1.9l - 74 kW (TDI)    
1.8l - 110/132 kW 1LE / 1ZD /1ZE FN 3 (15")
2.8l - 130/150 kW    
1.8l - 110/132 kW (Golf GTI) 1LQ / 1LJ / 1LJ+E54 FN 3 (16")

Rear brakes (Disc brakes) 

Front wheel drive, Golf sedan 

Engine type  PR.- No.  Rear brake 
2.0l - 85 kW 1KK / 1KS / 1KV / 1KX C 38 (16")
1.8l - 110 kW    
2.8l - 130 kW 2    
1.9l - 66/74 kW (TDI)    
1.8l - 132 kW (Golf GTI) 1KY+E54 C 38 (16")

2) North American Region

Front wheel drive Jetta, Jetta Wagon 

Engine type  PR.- No.  Rear brake 
2.0l - 85 kW 1KX C 41
1.8l - 110/132 kW    
2.8l - 130/150 kW 2    
1.9l - 66/74 kW (TDI)    

2) North American Region

4 Motion 

Engine type  PR.- No.  Rear brake 
2.8l - 150 kW 2 1KE / 2EG C 41

2) North American Region

RENDER: 1.0x

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